Front

FRONT HUB/KNUCKLE





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the split pin and driveshaft nut from the front hub.
3. Remove the front brake assembly from the knuckle and suspend it with a wire.
4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor from the knuckle.





5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball Joint from the knuckle by using the Special Tool (09568 - 34000).

NOTE: Be sure to tie the special tool (09568 - 34000) to the near part with cord not to fall.





6. Disconnect the strut assembly from the knuckle.
7. Disconnect the driveshaft from the hub.





8. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by using the Special Tool (09568 - 34000).
9. Remove the hub and knuckle as an assembly.

INSTALLATION





1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE: Tighten the components to the specified torque as follows:





2. Install the washer behind the driveshaft nut with the convex side outward as shown in the illustration.

DISASSEMBLY
1. After removing the screws(2) mounting the brake disc, remove the brake disc from the hub.





2. Remove the snap ring.





3. Install the special tools as illustrated.
4. Remove the hub from the knuckle by turning the Special Tool.
5. Remove the Special Tool and dust cover.





6. Remove the bearing inner race from the hub by using the Special Tool.





7. Using the Special Tool (09495 - 33100, 09517 29000), remove the wheel bearing outer race from the knuckle.

INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the knuckle for cracks.
4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.

REASSEMBLY
1. Apply multipurpose grease to the contacting surface of the knuckle hub and bearing thinly.
2. Using the Special Tool (09495-33100, 09517-29000), press-in the bearing to the knuckle.





NOTE:
1. Press-in the outer race of the wheel bearing to prevent damage to the bearing assembly.
2. When installing a bearing assembly, always use a new one.

3. Install the dust cover.





4. Using the Special Tool (09495-33100), press-in the hub to the knuckle.

NOTE: Press-in the inner race of the wheel bearing to prevent damage to the bearing assembly.

5. Install the brake disc.





6. Tighten the hub and the knuckle to the specified torque by using the Special Tool (09517-21500).
Specified torque Nm (kgf cm, ft. lbs.):
2.0L: 200 - 260 (2000 - 2600, 148 - 192)
2.7L: 200 - 280 (2000 - 2800, 148 - 207)
7. Rotate the hub several times to seat the bearing.





8. Measure the hub bearing starting torque.
Hub bearing starting torque [Limit]: 1.8 Nm (18 kgf cm, 16 inch lbs.) or less





9. If the starting torque is 0 Nm (0 kgf-cm, 0 inch lbs.), measure the hub bearing axial play.
10. If the hub axial play exceeds the limit while the nut is tightened to 200-260 Nm (2000-2600Kgf cm, 148-192 ft. lbs.), the bearing, hub and knuckle are not installed correctly. Repeat the disassembly and assembly procedure.
Hub bearing axial play [Limit]: 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch)) or less
11. Remove the Special Tool (09517-21500).